In a perfect world, all medical products would work as advertised and intended. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case, and in addition to having the potential of doing little to help treat the condition of a patient in Tennessee, defective medical devices could also pose a threat to his or her health. A woman in another state was recently awarded a substantial monetary judgment after filing a An IVC filter is a device that is placed within one's inferior vena cava to help prevent blood clots from traveling through a person's body. While no information was provided concerning the date in which the device was implanted within her, the woman states that she was forced to pull pieces of it out of her thigh in 2011 after the device began to break apart. Furthermore, she stated that several more pieces cannot be removed and remain lodged within her body.
She subsequently filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of the device, claiming that it was defective. During legal proceedings, a jury awarded the woman a judgment of $3 million. However, the manufacturing company reportedly disagrees with the outcome and plans to appeal the decision.
Defective medical devices can pose a major threat to a person's well-being, and those who suffer injuries due to a faulty product may wish to know the next steps to take to seek restitution. When facing a similar situation, a person in Tennessee could choose to speak with an attorney for guidance on their available options for legal recourse. An attorney can evaluate the client's circumstances and assist in pursuing the compensation deserved through a claim against the party or parties deemed responsible.